Alabi Abiodun, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police overseeing last Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State, confirmed the arrest of several electoral offenders during the poll.
The police chief noted that while there were some isolated incidents during the election, they had little impact, as security forces were able to manage the situations effectively.
In a post-election briefing, Abiodun emphasized that the entire electoral process, from preparation to the final result announcement, was conducted with the utmost integrity and professionalism by the security agencies.
He said security agencies and stakeholders ensured that the process was peaceful, free and credible.
Abiodun stated that the public engagement lend credence to the electoral process and underpinned the foundation of the country.
He said: “I want to assure you of the continuous involvement of the Nigeria Police Force to ensure total serenity till the end and even after the election process.
We have deployed more security operatives across the state to monitor and protect every area even after the electoral process, for the maintenance of law and other, as the police and other security agencies will not allow any post-election ugly incident in any part of the state.
“Tactical teams have also been put on red alert to forestall any act capable of causing breach of public peace.
“Our work does not end here; we will continue to advocate for a transparent electoral process and foster an environment where democracy can thrive.
“I urge all citizens to come together in a spirit of unity and cooperation. As we forge ahead, let us embrace our shared values and work collectively towards the betterment of our nation.
“Our strength lies in our ability to unite, regardless of our differences, and to support the democratic process that binds us together.”
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